Copper Alloy C63000

Principal Design Features

Applications

Applications include valve and pump components for industrial process streams, as well as for marine equipment, high strength fasteners and pole line hardware.

Machinability

The machinability rating of this alloy is 30. (Where Alloy 360 FC Brass is 100).

Welding

Soldering of this alloy is “not recommended”, brazing is rated as “fair”, oxyacetylene welding is “not recommended”, gas shielded arc welding is rated as “good”, coated metal arc welding is rated as “good”, spot welding is rated as “good”, seam welding is rated as “good”, and butt welding is rated as “good”.

Forging

The hot forgeability rating of this alloy is 75. (Forging Brass=100). The recommended hot working temperature for this alloy is between 1450 and 1700 F.